We’ve received many questions about breakthrough cases of COVID-19 occurring in people who have been vaccinated with one of the COVID vaccines. Dr. Matt Strehlow discusses these breakthrough cases, and what they tell us about the effectiveness of vaccination. He answers questions such as: What exactly is a breakthrough case and how often are they happening? What happens if you’ve been vaccinated and still contract COVID? Can vaccinated people still transmit the COVID-19 virus?

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Dr. Matthew Strehlow is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and serves as Vice Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, along with his roles as Director of Stanford Emergency Medicine International (SEMI) and as Director SEMI's International EM Fellowship. Dr. Strehlow is a recognized educator both nationally and internationally focusing on emergency care in developing countries, cardiology, and critical care.

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